Southwest Arts Festival Returns to Indio This January

The Southwest Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio this January, bringing together more than 200 hundred artists for a major three-day celebration of creativity.

The event runs January 23rd through the 25th on 51st Avenue, showcasing a wide spectrum of artwork — from traditional and contemporary pieces to abstract collections and handcrafted jewelry.

Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Visitors will have the chance to explore work from artists across the region and beyond, with organizers expecting strong turnout as one of the Coachella Valley’s signature art events returns for 2025.

For more information, schedules and tickets, you can head to swartfest.com.